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The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. The built-in
flash will not fire when an optional flash unit is attached.
The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers
improved communication between the camera and compatible
flash units for improved flash photography.
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CLS-Compatible Flash Units
The camera can be used with the following CLS-compatible flash
units:
•
The SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-500, SB-400, SB-300, and
SB-R200:
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
Flash unit
SB
-910
,
SB
-900
1
SB
-800
SB
-700
1
SB
-600
SB
-500
2
SB
-400
3
SB
-300
3
SB-
R
20
0
4
Feature
Guide No. (ISO 100)
5
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30/98
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21/69
18/59
10/33
1 If a color filter is attached to the SB-910, SB-900, or SB-700 when
v
or
M
(flash) is selected
for white balance, the camera will automatically detect the filter and adjust white balance
appropriately.
2 Users of the LED light can set camera white balance to
v
or
M
for optimal results.
3 Wireless flash control is not available.
4 Controlled remotely with built-in flash in commander mode or using optional SB-910, SB-900,
SB-800, SB-700, or SB-500 flash unit or SU-800 wireless Speedlight commander.
5 m/ft, 20 °C (68 °F), SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, and SB-600 at 35 mm zoom head position;
SB-910, SB-900, and SB-700 with standard illumination.
